Senior Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Design, construct, and uphold Akamai's global network infrastructure.

• Develop and implement automated strategies for detecting and mitigating inbound and outbound DDoS attacks.

• Create and maintain core network configuration templates utilizing Jinja2.

• Introduce new hardware platforms and network features within the automation framework.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on standards, deployment processes, and technology rollouts.

• Act as a subject matter expert for intricate network challenges.

• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting and analysis.

• Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation and procedures.

• Lead the progression of network infrastructure from initial architecture through to implementation.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 years of pertinent experience.

• High School diploma or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

• Significant experience in IP network design and the deployment of scalable BGP routing architecture.

• Familiarity with data center architecture, including CLOS Fabric and overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN.

• Experience in managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor environments, including Juniper and Cisco.

• Proficiency with routing platforms such as BIRD, FRR, and Cumulus.

• Expertise in DDoS detection and mitigation platforms for both incoming and outgoing network traffic.

• Understanding of end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.

• Experience in developing and managing network configuration templates using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits that promote health, well-being, financial stability, and life beyond the workplace.

• FlexBase flexible work arrangements: work from home, in an office, or a combination of both.